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SINGAPORE: Donald Trump’s victory at the 2024 US election has been met with trepidation by environmentalists around the world , given his track record of dismantling environmental regulations and driving increased oil and gas extraction. Trump’s comeback to the White House will likely throw a spanner in climate action both domestically and internationally. In 2017, he withdrew the United States from the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. There are concerns that he would do the same when he takes office. Some measures in the US that are expected to see rollbacks include incentives and subsidies for clean energy such as wind and solar, and the Environmental Protection Agency’s rules against coal-powered electric plants, methane emissions and tailpipe emissions. Oil drilling in Alaska’s wildlife refuge will likely re-commence under Trump’s administration. As the largest carbon polluter historically, the United States has a responsibility to reduce its emissions - but this will not be met when Trump embraces aggressive fossil fuel drilling and burning. US CLIMATE LEADERSHIP IS DEBATABLE Even without the Trump administration acknowledging human-driven climate change, extreme weather events have cost the United States a whopping US$24 billion in 2024 . Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton struck the south of the country in a span of two weeks, killing dozens and destroying homes. Such disasters will become more intense, frequent and costly as temperatures rise. US President Joe Biden has also been criticised for not doing enough to combat climate change. The Biden administration issued 20 per cent more oil and gas licenses than Trump in his first term, revealing the hypocrisy of heavy fossil fuel investments despite its supposed climate commitments. Biden did not attend the COP29 talks at Azerbaijan, passing up the chance to assert the US’ climate leadership in the last year of his presidency. Already, the US$300 billion COP29 deal to help developing countries mitigate and adapt to global warming has been criticised as insufficient, compared to the several trillions needed by 2030. And it is certainly unremarkable when compared to record-high US$7 trillion worth of subsidies the fossil fuel industry received in 2022. But these developments may not be all doom and gloom when it comes to climate action. CHINA LIKELY TO STEP UP While the US falls behind on climate action, other countries are stepping up. Even if the US exits from the Paris Agreement, as it did in 2016, climate targets and negotiations will continue, with China stepping up to lead the global energy transition. Progress in climate financing, the key agenda at this year’s COP, has admittedly faced setbacks in terms of contributions from wealthy developed countries. But widening the donor pool to emerging economies such as China and oil-rich states could help if America pulls out from the agreement. China is increasingly positioning itself as a climate leader, evident through its climate partnerships with countries such as Australia, France and Germany. As part of its cooperation with the African Union, China is involved in more than 120 climate projects throughout the continent. Closer to home, China has partnered with Southeast Asian countries on technology exchanges and environmental monitoring applications. Having ratified the Paris Agreement and the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, China has the potential to advance emerging energy technologies. If the US falls back on global climate cooperation and investment, China and other states will fill the gap. IMPLICATIONS ON SOUTHEAST ASIA’S ENERGY TRANSITION In a tense political climate rife with US-China rivalry, climate action can be a key issue that fosters or reduces grounds for cooperation. On one hand, Southeast Asia presents an opportunity for the US to grow its investments in the region’s green energy transition. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has set a renewable energy target of 23 percent by 2025 in total primary energy supply. Under the Biden Administration, there was some progress between the US and ASEAN on climate cooperation, through the US-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the first ASEAN-US Ministerial Dialogue on Environment and Climate Change in 2023. However, it remains to be seen if Trump will advance climate cooperation initiatives with ASEAN. During his last term as president, the Trump administration arguably saw Southeast Asia as a low-priority region within the wider Asia-Pacific. Trump’s America First approach and campaign pledges to enact protectionist measures such as steep tariffs are likely to trigger tit-for-tat reactions from China. Additionally, the US would ramp up its competition with China in renewable energy. These developments would largely have a mixed effect on Southeast Asia. We would likely see increased opportunities and investments in the region with other countries seeking to diversify their supply chains. At the same time, the region would also suffer disruptions or increased costs of critical minerals and green technologies following any repercussions from protectionist measures by both US and China. COUNTRIES MUST STICK TO CLIMATE COMMITMENTS Southeast Asian countries, including Singapore, will benefit from increased cooperation with the US on climate. While there may be a loss of climate financing to the regions’ projects under a Trump administration, US clean energy companies may look to Southeast Asia to secure their supply chains and expand into new markets. At least on climate cooperation on a bilateral level, there will likely be a level of continuity during the Trump administration. As a small state that values multilateralism and global governance institutions, Singapore will continue to be a steadfast advocate of global cooperation on climate change. Most importantly, regional decarbonisation efforts should be stepped up, for instance in establishing the ASEAN power grid that will allow member states to trade green energy. The world is already off track in meeting its climate goals. It is all the more vital for countries to stick to their commitments and work together to tackle climate change. The momentum towards clean energy is unstoppable, and if the Trump administration chooses not to prioritise it, the US will continue to lag on climate action and leadership. Peili Pey is Research Fellow and Danielle Lynn Goh is Associate Research Fellow at the Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
Older siblings everywhere could appreciate John Harbaugh's refusal to concede an inch against his younger brother Jim. Even when his Baltimore Ravens faced fourth down at their 16-yard line in the second quarter, John wasn't giving up the ball without a fight. The Ravens converted that fourth down and two others on their way to a 30-23 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night, giving their coach a third victory in three matchups against his brother. It was the first time they'd faced off since Baltimore beat San Francisco — then coached by Jim Harbaugh — in the Super Bowl at the end of the 2012 season. “We grew up in the same room and have always lived our life side by side, but that’s not what the game is about,” John Harbaugh said. “The game really is about the players, and the players are always going to win the game or lose the game or whatever.” On this night, it was Baltimore's players who shined. Specifically Derrick Henry, who rushed for 140 yards. Lamar Jackson threw a couple of touchdown passes, and the defense was solid, allowing touchdowns on the first and last Los Angeles drives but not much in between. “I’m proud of our guys,” John Harbaugh said. “I’m proud of the way they came out and responded after the first 10 points — we were down 10-0, and our guys stepped up.” After converting fourth-and-1 at their 16 late in the second quarter, the Ravens scored on a 40-yard pass from Jackson to Rashod Bateman, taking the lead for good at 14-10. Baltimore's other two fourth-and-1 conversions came on a 14-play touchdown drive that spanned the end of the third quarter and start of the fourth. “We’re just confident that we’ll end up converting on those fourth downs, and we did a great job blocking,” said Henry, who converted the last two of the fourth downs. "All we had to do was make a play, and we did.” What's working The Ravens got back to their identity a bit, rushing for 212 yards. And it wasn't just Henry and Jackson contributing. Justice Hill broke free for a 51-yard touchdown that made it 30-16 in the fourth. “Nobody wants to stand in front of (Derrick Henry) every single play, every single run,” Hill said. "You can do it one time, two times, three times, but when you have to do it 20 to 25 times, it starts to wear down. I’m glad we stuck with the run game this game, and it played out for us.” What needs help There were still too many penalties, with the Ravens flagged nine times for 102 yards. Baltimore played a pretty clean game until the fourth quarter, so several of those flags came after the Ravens had the game reasonably under control, but this is still an area of concern. Stock up With star linebacker Roquan Smith out because of a hamstring injury, Malik Harrison led the Ravens with a dozen tackles. “It’s a lot of people that doubted me coming into this game, so I’m happy I was able to ball out and show them that I can be in this league, and I can play at a high level,” Harrison said. Stock down There was a time when Isaiah Likely seemed as if he might be supplanting Mark Andrews as Baltimore's top tight end threat, but Likely went without a catch Monday. He did, however, recover the onside kick that effectively ended the game. Injuries Although Smith was out, DT Travis Jones (ankle) and C Tyler Linderbaum (back) were able to start. Key number Jackson has now thrown 22 touchdown passes with no interceptions on Monday nights, with a passer rating of 124.3. Next steps The Ravens have one more game before their open date, and it's a showdown this weekend against a Philadelphia team that has won seven in a row. Saquon Barkley (1,392) of the Eagles and Henry (1,325) have both surpassed 1,300 yards rushing already. Nobody else in the NFL has more than 1,000. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflOpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed confidence Wednesday that Elon Musk would not use his proximity to Donald Trump to harm business rivals, calling such actions "profoundly un-American." Speaking at the New York Times DealBook conference, Altman addressed concerns about Musk's announced role heading a new Department of Government Efficiency in the incoming Donald Trump administration, and whether he might use it to favor his own companies. "I may turn out to be wrong, but I believe pretty strongly that Elon will do the right thing," Altman said. "It would be profoundly un-American to use political power to hurt your competitors and advantage your own businesses." Even if there are "lots of things not to like about him... it would go so deeply against the values I believe he holds very dear to himself that I'm not that worried about it." Musk, an OpenAI co-founder who later departed the company, is currently suing Altman's firm and Microsoft, claiming they shifted from the project's original nonprofit mission. He has since launched xAI, reportedly valued at $50 billion, making it one of the world's most valuable startups. Altman said that the court battle was "tremendously sad" and that he once saw Musk as "a mega hero." Musk became a close ally of Trump during his campaign, spending over $100 million to boost his presidential bid and joining him at rallies. Since the election victory, he has been a frequent presence in the Trump transition and was reportedly on the line when Google CEO Sundar Pichai called the president-elect to congratulate him on winning the election. The tycoon's businesses have deep connections with governments -- both in the United States and elsewhere -- and his new position has raised concerns about conflict of interest. During the interview, Altman also lowered expectations for the importance of OpenAI's models achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI), a benchmark of human-level intelligence the company has long set as the goal for its technology. "My guess is we will hit AGI sooner than most people in the world think, and it will matter much less," he said. "A lot of the safety concerns that we and others expressed actually don't come at the AGI moment... AGI can get built. The world goes on mostly the same way," he said. arp/aha
In a message to the American people, the King expressed “great sadness” at the news of Mr Carter’s death, describing him as “a committed public servant” who “devoted his life to promoting peace and human rights”. He added: “His dedication and humility served as an inspiration to many, and I remember with great fondness his visit to the United Kingdom in 1977. “My thoughts and prayers are with President Carter’s family and the American people at this time.” Mr Carter, a former peanut farmer, served one term in the White House between 1977 and 1981 and spent his post-presidency years as a global humanitarian, winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. Sir Keir Starmer said Mr Carter had “lived his values in the service of others to the very end” through “decades of selfless public service”. Praising a “lifelong dedication to peace” that saw him win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002, Sir Keir added: “Motivated by his strong faith and values, President Carter redefined the post-presidency with a remarkable commitment to social justice and human rights at home and abroad.” Tributes to Mr Carter followed the announcement of his death by his family on Sunday, more than a year after he decided to enter hospice care. His son, Chip Carter, said: “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love.” US President Joe Biden, one of the first elected politicians to endorse Mr Carter’s bid for the presidency in 1976, said the world had “lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian”. He said: “Over six decades, we had the honour of calling Jimmy Carter a dear friend. But, what’s extraordinary about Jimmy Carter, though, is that millions of people throughout America and the world who never met him thought of him as a dear friend as well. “With his compassion and moral clarity, he worked to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil rights and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless, and always advocate for the least among us.” Vice President Kamala Harris said Mr Carter “reminded our nation and the world that there is strength in decency and compassion”. “His life and legacy continue to inspire me — and will inspire generations to come,” she said. “Our world is a better place because of President Carter.” Other UK politicians also paid tribute to Mr Carter. Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said he was “an inspiration” who “led a truly remarkable life dedicated to public service with a genuine care for people”. Scottish First Minister John Swinney described the former president as “a good, decent, honest man who strove for peace in all that he did”, while Welsh First Minister said he was “a remarkable man” and “a humanitarian and scholar”. Former prime minister Sir Tony Blair said Mr Carter’s “life was a testament to public service”. He added: “I always had the greatest respect for him, his spirit and his dedication. He fundamentally cared and consistently toiled to help those in need.” Gordon Brown, another former prime minister, said it was a “privilege” to have known Mr Carter, who “will be mourned, not just in America, but in every continent where human rights are valued”. Mr Carter is expected to receive a state funeral featuring public observances in Atlanta, Georgia, and Washington DC before being buried in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. A moderate democrat born in Plains in October 1924, Mr Carter’s political career took him from the Georgia state senate to the state governorship and, finally, the White House, where he took office as 39th president in the wake of the Watergate scandal and the Vietnam War. His presidency saw economic disruption amid volatile oil prices, along with social tensions at home and challenges abroad including the Iranian revolution that sparked a 444-day hostage crisis at the US embassy in Tehran. But he also brokered the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel, which led to a peace treaty between the two countries in 1979. After his defeat in the 1980 presidential election, he worked more than four decades leading The Carter Centre, which he and his late wife Rosalynn co-founded in 1982 to “wage peace, fight disease, and build hope”. Under his leadership, the Carter Center virtually eliminated Guinea Worm disease, which has gone from affecting 3.5 million people in Africa and Asia in 1986 to just 14 in 2023. Mrs Carter, who died last year aged 96, had played a more active role in her husband’s presidency than previous first ladies, with Mr Carter saying she had been “my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished”. Earlier this year, on his 100th birthday, Mr Carter received a private congratulatory message from the King, expressing admiration for his life of public serviceWill Riley scored a game-high 19 points off the bench as No. 25 Illinois shrugged off a slow start to earn an 87-40 nonconference victory over Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday afternoon in Champaign, Ill. Morez Johnson Jr. recorded his first double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds, Kylan Boswell posted 13 points and Tomislav Ivisic contributed 11 for Illinois (4-1). Coming off a 100-87 loss to No. 8 Alabama on Wednesday, the Illini led by as much as 52 despite hitting just 10-of-40 3-point attempts. Jalen Ware paced Maryland Eastern Shore (2-6) with 10 points before fouling out. Ketron "KC" Shaw, who entered Saturday in the top 20 of Division I scorers at 22.3 points per game, went scoreless in the first half and finished with seven points on 2-of-11 shooting. The Hawks canned just 22.1 percent of their shots from the floor. Illinois broke out to a 6-0 lead in the first 2:06, then missed its next six shots. That gave the Hawks time to pull into an 8-8 tie on Evan Johnson's 17-foot pullup at the 12:21 mark. That marked Maryland Eastern Shore's last points for more than seven minutes as the Illini reeled off 17 straight points to remove any suspense. Johnson opened the spree with a basket and two free throws, Ben Humrichous swished a 3-pointer and Tre White sank a layup before Kasparas Jakucionis fed Ivisic for a 3-pointer and an alley-oop layup. Jakucionis set up Johnson for a free throw, then drove for an unchallenged layup to make it 25-8 with 5:15 left in the first. Evan Johnson snapped the visitors' dry spell with a driving layup at the 4:56 mark, but Illinois went on to establish a 35-15 halftime lead on the stretch of 11 offensive rebounds that turned into 12 second-chance points and 13 points off UMES' 10 turnovers. Maryland Eastern Shore needed nearly four minutes to get its first points in the second half as Illinois pushed its lead to 42-15. The Illini margin ballooned all the way to 70-24 on Boswell's driving layup with 8:11 to go. --Field Level Media
Golden Minerals Closes Sale of its Yoquivo Gold-Silver ProjectDaily Post Nigeria Stakeholders boost advocacy for elimination of cervical cancer in Nigeria Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport Health Stakeholders boost advocacy for elimination of cervical cancer in Nigeria Published on December 4, 2024 By Priscilla Dennis The fight against cervical cancer has been taken a notch higher with the recent introduction of the Cervical Cancer Elimination Initiative, championed by the World Health Organization, WHO, in collaboration with stakeholders in the health sector. The initiative boasts a strategic roadmap to achieve the elimination threshold of fewer than four cases of cervical cancer per 100,000 women in Nigeria. Originally thought to be ambitious, the initiative targets 90 per cent vaccination coverage of girls aged 9–14 with the HPV vaccine, 70 per cent screening of women at ages 35 and 45 with high-performance tests and 90 per cent treatment for women with pre-invasive and invasive cervical lesions by the turn of the century. Following a Stakeholders’ Summit on Cervical Cancer Elimination in Nigeria, the Executive Director of the End Cervical Cancer Nigeria Initiative, ECCNI, Dr Ishak Lawal expressed optimism that Nigeria will join the league of countries that will be on the path to cervical cancer elimination. He said massive progress can be made even without significant funding if stakeholders in cervical cancer advocacy in Nigeria can synergise their activities. ”The stakeholders’ summit on cervical cancer elimination in Nigeria, SSCCEN, was conceptualised to promote collaboration between stakeholders in cervical cancer advocacy space in Nigeria. The summit will provide a platform for cross-fertilization of ideas that will catalyse progress towards achieving cervical cancer elimination targets,” he said. The SSCCEN, which provides a platform for collaboration and idea-sharing, will focus on tracking activities and developing strategies to accelerate progress. This year’s summit will also emphasise scaling up best practices through the CCESA, “which celebrates excellence in cervical cancer advocacy and action.” Meanwhile, rewarding excellence is one of the strategies the summit has adopted for scaling up best practices, hence, the Cervical Cancer Elimination Service Award, CCESA, to honour contributions from individuals and organisations that have made significant contributions to achieving cervical cancer elimination targets in Nigeria. Among the honourees are Dr Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu for her global advocacy and UNICEF Nigeria for its pivotal role in implementing Nigeria’s first standalone cervical cancer summit. The former Executive Director of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, NPHCDA, Dr Faisal Shuaib, will also be honoured for successfully introducing the HPV vaccine into Nigeria’s Expanded Programme on Immunisation. Related Topics: Don't Miss Niger legislators invite AEDC area manager on breach of contract You may like Advertise About Us Contact Us Privacy-Policy Terms Copyright © Daily Post Media Ltd
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Actress Marcela Alcaraz dies after being part of a spiritual retreat Marcela Alcaraz He attended the spiritual retreat with the objective of seeking well-being and purification, as part of the activities offered at the center. During the event, a ritual was carried out in which Kambo a substance derived from the venom of frogs or toads. This highly toxic compound is promoted in some circles as an element of spiritual and physical cleansing, although its consumption is prohibited in several countries due to the health risks it entails. According to Mexican media reports, the actress ingested Kambó as part of the ritual. Shortly after consuming the substance, he began to experience serious symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and general malaise that quickly worsened. The assistants tried to help her immediately and took her to the Red Cross, but medical efforts failed to save her. The actress died hours later in the same place where the ritual took place. The Attorney General’s Office of the State of Durango is carrying out an investigation to clarify the circumstances of the death of Marcela Alcaraz . So far, authorities have confirmed that the event took place at the Moyocoyani Center, known for offering spiritual retreats that include practices related to the use of natural substances for supposedly therapeutic purposes. Versions are spread on digital platforms indicating that the actress did not drink the substance, but rather that, during a ritual, her skin was burned and then ‘Kambó’ was applied to the wound. Furthermore, it is maintained that they were not on a “retreat”, but that the person in charge of the place made them believe that they would attend a “diploma course.” Shaman who performed ritual would have fled the center after complications with the actress After consuming ‘Kambo’, a drink made with poison from toads and frogs, the actress began to feel unwell, presenting symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting. Despite the situation, Jonathan “N”, the alleged shaman in charge, rejected the idea of taking her to a medical center, arguing that her symptoms were normal. She was a friend of Marcela Alcaraz who took her to the hospital, but unfortunately, when they arrived, the Mexican interpreter had already died. On Monday afternoon, the Durango Attorney General’s Office went to a house in the Villa de Guadalupe neighborhood to investigate the spiritual retreat, but were unable to locate the leader of the ritual, Jonathan “N.” What is ‘Kambó’, the drink that Marcela Alcaraz drank during a spiritual retreat? The drink ‘Kambó’, made from the venom of certain species of frogs, has become popular in spiritual retreats as a “therapeutic” treatment. However, experts warn about the risks involved in its use, since this poisonous substance can represent a considerable danger to health and must be administered under the supervision of professionals. Frog venom is recognized for its ability to detoxify the body, strengthen the immune system, and promote physical and emotional well-being. In addition, alternative medicine specialists suggest that it is also used in the treatment of burn wounds. During these rituals, the shamans, in charge of the practice, cause small lesions on the skin of the participants, leaving marks in the form of dots. They then apply the poison extracted from the frogs to these areas, as part of an ancient tradition. It is still not known with certainty whether Marcela Alcaraz ingested the substance or if it was applied directly to a wound. ‘Kambo’ is banned in Brazil Although this practice originated in Brazil, the authorities of that country have prohibited it due to the serious risks it represents, including cases of death. Since 2004, the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) has issued two resolutions prohibiting the sale and promotion of this product, known as a “miracle poison.” However, in countries like Chile and Mexico, this drink has not yet been banned, allowing it to continue being used in spiritual retreats, such as the one Marcela Alcaraz attended. After the death of the actress, it is expected that the authorities will consider restricting its consumption and marketing. Join our entertainment channelFox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on the death of former President Jimmy Carter on 'Fox News Live.' President Biden addressed the nation on Sunday in the wake of former President Jimmy Carter's death, commending the late statesman while also taking a swipe at the current president-elect during his speech. Biden, who sounded hoarse during the speech, said he "lost a dear friend" on Sunday, noting that he had known Carter for more than 50 years. Carter passed away in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 100, after nearly two years of being in hospice care. During his remarks, Biden said Carter is a model "of what it means to live a life of meaning and purpose, a life of principle, faith and humility." "Some look at Jimmy Carter and see a man of a bygone era with honesty and character. Faith and humility mattered, but I don't believe it's a bygone era," Biden said. "We'd all do well to try to be more like Jimmy Carter." JIMMY CARTER, 39TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, DEAD AT 100 Biden criticized Donald Trump during a speech about Jimmy Carter's legacy on Sunday. (Getty Images) Biden said his fondest memory of Carter happened in the 1970s when the then-Georgia governor asked Biden for help with his presidential campaign. "He grabbed me by the arm and said, ‘I need you to help with my campaign,'" Biden recalled. "I said, 'I've only been around a couple of years, Mr. Governor.' He said, ‘No, it’ll make a difference.'" "I said, 'I'm not sure it will," Biden added. "When I endorsed him for president, I told him why [I] was endorsing him and that it was not only his policies but his character, his decency, the honor he communicated to everyone." JIMMY, ROSALYNN CARTER'S HABITAT FOR HUMANITY LEGACY WILL CONTINUE, ORGANIZATION SAYS Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn Carter and their children are shown during the 1980 Democratic National Convention in New York City. (Ron Galella) When a reporter asked Biden what President-elect Trump should take from Carter's legacy, Biden replied, "Decency." "Decency, decency, decency. ... Can you imagine Jimmy Carter walking by someone who needed something and just keep walking? Can you imagine Jimmy Carter referring to someone by the way they look or the way they talk?" Biden's speech came after Trump issued his own statement about Carter's death. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Former President Jimmy Carter (Hulton Archive/Getty Images) "Those of us who have been fortunate to have served as President understand this is a very exclusive club, and only we can relate to the enormous responsibility of leading the Greatest Nation in History," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "The challenges Jimmy faced as President came at a pivotal time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans. For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude." Trump later wrote that although he "strongly" disagreed with Carter philosophically and politically, he realized that the former president "truly loved and respected" the U.S. and all it stands for. "He worked hard to make America a better place, and for that I give him my highest respect," Trump said. "He was truly a good man and, of course, will be greatly missed. He was also very consequential, far more than most Presidents, after he left the Oval Office." Fox News Digital's Greg Wehner contributed to this report. Andrea Margolis is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Readers can send story tips to andrea.margolis@fox.com .Exela Technologies, Inc. to Host Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results Conference Call
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The Christmas season is in full swing. The lighting of Christmas trees has started in various city centers. Parol and lanterns are strung up along avenues. Christmas festivals and marketplaces have been set up, enticing Filipinos to go out and shop. Most welcoming of all is that most Christmas sights are free or at little cost. From a usual lack of public leisure spaces, we are suddenly faced with an abundance of lights and decors, with every city boasting its own attraction. “Make sure to pass by the munisipyo,” reminded my sister-in-law during a hometown visit in Rizal. Sure enough, we were awed by the brightly lit arches and yuletide ornaments. From nondescript government buildings relevant only for business transactions, these buildings now feel like genuine communal spaces, with families spending quality time together after a hard day’s work, groups of teenagers laughing and hanging out, workers sampling holiday food from street stalls. It makes sense to me that Filipinos celebrate Christmas for as long as they can, from September to January. The more chaotic and challenging our daily life becomes, the more we need Christmas. Filipinos are known to celebrate even in the hardest of times. During disasters, our sense of humor and fun get us through—just look at children going for a swim in floodwaters, a practice now discouraged by the Department of Health due to the risk of leptospirosis and other diseases. When our politics venture into the absurd, we use our uncanny ability to make a meme out of life (a sign of Filipinos’ creativity, despite what the Programme for International Student Assessment says). If there’s even a bit of fun in something, you bet Filipinos can find it. When Christmastime comes, our environment finally matches what we need. Fun and leisure are finally accessible. Parks become places to stay and play. Even as commercial establishments lead the charge in Yuletide décor to entice shoppers, public spaces are holding their own and allowing citizens to find respite. Outside the Christmas season, leisure is only for those who can spare both the time and money to indulge themselves. Case in point: our neighborhood public park is usually gated and closed, reserved for paid events. During Christmas, everyone is gifted access to fun. It is easy to get jaded about the holidays. It is tempting to dismiss the festivities as simply a strategy to sell more goods. It wouldn’t be off the mark to notice the rampant commercialism and consumerism surrounding the season. If you’re from Metro Manila, we associate Christmastime with increased traffic and see the holidays as another source of stress. But while the hassles certainly exist, we must not let them blind us to the precious opportunity this season brings. I was certainly one of those individuals who had lost touch with the magic of Christmas. It took having a child for me to regain that sense of wonder. For my child, everything deserves a “wow.” Birds flying overhead—wow! Airplanes zooming past—wow! The holiday lights on the Meralco building—wow! A giant, somewhat scary Santa Claus dancing to Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “APT” song—wow! While some of my son’s experiences did require some planning, I am always surprised at how simple things can bring him so much joy. Even as he receives toys, it’s the packaging he enjoys more. Why buy toys when he gets fascinated by door stops and drawer handles? Why build a playroom when all he needs is a grassy field where even falling is fun and worthy of giggles? In our desire to consume for enjoyment, we forget that enjoyment comes in all price points. My clients tend to overthink their experiences. They doubt their own senses. Sometimes, having much experience and knowledge—especially unpleasant ones—can make us too scared to be in the present moment. We’d rather retreat in our own heads, even if our worries and anxieties are no less scary. To simply experience something without judgment or expectation can be harder to do as we get older. My students are even worse when it comes to overthinking. Burden, responsibility, and pressure are front and center in their academic life. The joy of learning something new and the satisfaction of mastering a skill, those seem harder for them to savor. Perhaps it’s about time we learn from our Christmas mode and gift ourselves with a sense of wonder and magic for the rest of the year. When we see things as they are with a sense of playfulness and appreciation, everyday things can look magical. Even difficulties can feel meaningful when we recognize the wisdom they bring us. When we experience the joy of communal spaces and of neighborhoods being, well, neighborly, we’d feel like preserving it and making it happen for ourselves and our children. You’d be surprised at how a sense of wonder can change worlds. Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . —————- [email protected]